Planning early in design development an emergency evacuation strategy using 3D BIM model navigation and simulation which can be easily evaluated, enhanced and communicated to the client, end users or interested parties.
Description:
The use of intelligent modeling software to determine the most effective emergency evacuation plan. Evacuation design decisions are based on model calculations to develop the optimum design in the case of an emergency. Development of this information is the base for what is passed on to the owner and/or operator for use in the building's emergency systems.
Emergency simulation would offer required data for adequate response including location of emergency, detailed building plan and structure layout, estimated number of people in the building, layout of nearby buildings and their expected occupancy, traffic density in the local area and ways of ingress and egress, hospital locations and capacities and available emergency personnel at that time of the day (Sanjay and McLean, 2003).
Simulations can also be done on: explosion and its impact on the structure, fire and its growth through the building and impact on structure, flow of information to emergency agencies (fire, police and ambulance), and also to the federal agencies, response by emergency vehicles, and traffic around the emergency site with movement of injured by ambulance (Sanjay and McLean, 2003).
Potential Benefits:
[_] Identifying and reducing potential congested areas for evacuation through 3D simulations and analysis and adding additional signage in these critical locations
[_] Integration with the building's operating system for interactive operation: visualizing emergency events, calculating possible alternative exit routes and safest one depending on person location and type and location of emergency
[_] Emergency evacuation planning data can be communicated visually to emergency personnel and possibly integrated with their computers in the future for data exchange and real-time emergency status
[_] Communicate the plan to the building occupants and use it as a teaching tool
[_] Emergency evacuation BIM can be linked to mechanical systems to operate windows, exhaust fans, smoke louvers, etc.
[_] Make sure that the emergency evacuation plan is done according to ADA standards and offers a fire fighting plan
[_] Communication, visualization and quick cost estimating of the security systems for the architect or client
[_] Evacuation information can be passed on to the building owner or operator to be updated in the event of renovations
[_] The first responders are better prepared for the emergency based on going through a simulation
[_] The structural damage and pending danger are predicted, and the traffic is managed better resulting in more safety for first respondent and emergency incident participants
Levels of Detail Considerations:
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Goal: Emergency Evacuation Planning
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Planning early in design development an emergency evacuation strategy using 3D BIM model navigation and simulation which can be easily evaluated, enhanced and communicated to the client, end users or interested parties.Description:
The use of intelligent modeling software to determine the most effective emergency evacuation plan. Evacuation design decisions are based on model calculations to develop the optimum design in the case of an emergency. Development of this information is the base for what is passed on to the owner and/or operator for use in the building's emergency systems.Emergency simulation would offer required data for adequate response including location of emergency, detailed building plan and structure layout, estimated number of people in the building, layout of nearby buildings and their expected occupancy, traffic density in the local area and ways of ingress and egress, hospital locations and capacities and available emergency personnel at that time of the day (Sanjay and McLean, 2003).
Simulations can also be done on: explosion and its impact on the structure, fire and its growth through the building and impact on structure, flow of information to emergency agencies (fire, police and ambulance), and also to the federal agencies, response by emergency vehicles, and traffic around the emergency site with movement of injured by ambulance (Sanjay and McLean, 2003).
Potential Benefits:
[_] Identifying and reducing potential congested areas for evacuation through 3D simulations and analysis and adding additional signage in these critical locations[_] Integration with the building's operating system for interactive operation: visualizing emergency events, calculating possible alternative exit routes and safest one depending on person location and type and location of emergency
[_] Emergency evacuation planning data can be communicated visually to emergency personnel and possibly integrated with their computers in the future for data exchange and real-time emergency status
[_] Communicate the plan to the building occupants and use it as a teaching tool
[_] Emergency evacuation BIM can be linked to mechanical systems to operate windows, exhaust fans, smoke louvers, etc.
[_] Make sure that the emergency evacuation plan is done according to ADA standards and offers a fire fighting plan
[_] Communication, visualization and quick cost estimating of the security systems for the architect or client
[_] Evacuation information can be passed on to the building owner or operator to be updated in the event of renovations
[_] The first responders are better prepared for the emergency based on going through a simulation
[_] The structural damage and pending danger are predicted, and the traffic is managed better resulting in more safety for first respondent and emergency incident participants
Levels of Detail Considerations:
Team Competencies Required:
Characteristics in order to substantiate BIM use:
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